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National Gallery of Australia Tours
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The National Gallery of Australia is home to the most valuable collection of art in Australia. The national collection comprises over 155,000 works of art, including the world’s largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art.
Make the most of your visit by joining a guided tour with a friendly and knowledgeable Voluntary Guide. Tours can take visitors through the collection, or allow you to explore current exhibitions.
Bookings are always recommended for guided tours. Visit the What's On page of their website to book your spot.
Collection Tours
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- Free general admission
Virtual gallery tours
Take a live virtual tour of the National Museum from anywhere in Australia and beyond. Tours are available for all ages and abilities.
This is an interactive experience – see our exhibitions and collections, ask questions and join the conversation. Email [email protected] for more information or to make a booking.
The Museum also offers free curriculum-aligned digital excursions for schools.
How does it work?
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An experienced Museum staff member will guide your group through one of our exhibitions via a variety of online platforms.
Connect with your:
- computer with a built-in or connected webcam and microphone
- mobile device
- videoconferencing system.
We offer free tours to access groups and community organisations. Please get in touch if you would like to make a booking.
If you are interested in tours and workshops for corporate groups, please contact us for further information and pricing.
Email [email protected] for more information or to make a booking.
Available tours
We offer tours of our permanent galleries and temporary exhibitions. Contact us for timing and availability.
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The National Museum of Australia acknowledges First Australians and recognises their continuous connection to Country, community and culture.
This website contains names, images and voices of deceased Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The National Gallery, London
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Bringing people and paintings together
Admission free, donations welcome
Open daily: 10am - 6pm Friday lates until 9pm
Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN
Plan your visit
Need more assistance? Visit our access page
Make the most of your visit
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Our must-see paintings
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Ochre restaurant
Eat and drink
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From Leonardo da Vinci to Vincent van Gogh
Stop by our cafés or join us for lunch, dinner, afternoon tea or cocktails at our stunning restaurant, Ochre.
Browse our prints, souvenirs and latest gifts
Free things for kids of all ages
Exhibitions and displays
Hockney and piero: a longer look, van gogh: poets and lovers, ng stories: making a national gallery, discover constable & the hay wain, parmigianino: the vision of saint jerome, siena: the rise of painting 1300 ‒1350, josé maría velasco.
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Daily guided tour
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Eva Gonzalès, the Impressionist
New acquisition members' talk and q&a.
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In Focus: Henri Rousseau
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The National Gallery at 200: Past, Present, Future
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Connecting British theatre to the Gallery
With theatre critic michael billington.
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How to unlock your imagination
Transforming mind and body with viviana caro.
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My Favourite Painting
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10-minute talk
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Curator's introduction to Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers
Members' talk and q&a.
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Look, talk, draw
Looking at artworks through drawing.
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Sketch tour
An introduction to..., 'van gogh: poets & lovers'.
Online or in Gallery, our Members enjoy more. Join today
Across the UK
What's on near you
More than half the UK population are within an hour's journey of a National Gallery masterpiece.
Explore our stories, games and virtual gallery from the comfort of your own home
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Picture of the month: September 2024
Conservation Fellow Maria Carolina Peña-Mariño takes us through the process of restoring this work by Richard Wilson.
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Virtual experiences
Virtual tours
Step inside the Gallery and explore one of the greatest collections of paintings, from the comfort of your home.
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The Keeper Council
Welcome to the Keeper Council where Keepers assemble to hone their craft and share all the latest Keeper goss.
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Online art tutorials
Make and create
Get stuck in with our online art tutorials you can easily follow at home.
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